Re: Pure Havane or New Haarlem?

Originally Posted by Middlenotes

Simply put which one do you prefer and why?

I'd say it depends on when/where you want to wear it. Pure Havane is pretty versatile whereas New Haarlem is, at least in my opinion, less so. It's a thick scent that will get you noticed, question is do you want to get noticed wearing it. Although I didn't choose between the two, today I own Pure Havane and passed on getting New Haarlem.

Re: Pure Havane or New Haarlem?

Havane, I find more unique as well as versatile. It Doesn't smell like its namesake Amen; and does what a flanker should do, separate itself. New Harlem is a nice scent that I feel I have smelled before, but I do want a bottle! I enjoy that maple sweetness but I just wouldn't trade Havane for it if I could only have 1.

Re: Pure Havane or New Haarlem?

I tried Givenchy Play Intense. I tried to get into it, but all it really smells like is a very light waft of ground coffee. It's not bad, I like it, it's just not on the level of New Haarlem in my opinion.

Re: Pure Havane or New Haarlem?

Re: Pure Havane or New Haarlem?

I actually would recommend neither. Have samples of both. If you like pure havane i'd recommend you check out pure malt. way better IMO, pure havane is a tad too sweet i think. Give michael legend a shot too. its super cheap (i got it for 12 bucks at ross), and it works way better on my skin than new haarlem does. the drydown smells very very similar to me, at leas on my skin. the synthetic smell on legend goes away after bout 5 min for me. For 1/20th the price you can't beat it. Between all of them i'd recommend pure malt. but if its strictly just between new haarlem and pure havane, i'd say new haarlem by a hair. i'd recommend Pure malt > Legend > New Haarlem > Pure havane

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I actually would recommend neither. Have samples of both. If you like pure havane i'd recommend you check out pure malt. way better IMO, pure havane is a tad too sweet i think. Give michael legend a shot too. its super cheap (i got it for 12 bucks at ross), and it works way better on my skin than new haarlem does. the drydown smells very very similar to me, at leas on my skin. the synthetic smell on legend goes away after bout 5 min for me. For 1/20th the price you can't beat it. Between all of them i'd recommend pure malt. but if its strictly just between new haarlem and pure havane, i'd say new haarlem by a hair. i'd recommend Pure malt > Legend > New Haarlem > Pure havane